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This Day in History for September 28 – Penicillin Discovered and More

Joe Hyer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:53 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

48 BC – Upon landing in Egypt, Roman general and politician Pompey the Great is murdered on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt (More info)

1920 – Eight Chicago White Sox players are indicted for fixing the 1919 World Series in the so-called Black Sox Scandal (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for September 28 – Hilary Duff and More

Joe Hyer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:22 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Hilary Duff
Age: 25
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Playing the title role in the Disney Channel series, 'Lizzie McGuire,' appearing in the films 'Cheaper by the Dozen' and 'A Cinderella Story,' selling over 13 million records worldwide, her clothing and fragrance lines, and her marriage to NHL player Mike Comrie

This Day in History for September 19 – Unabomber Manifesto Published and More

Joe Hyer — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:52:29 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1881 – US President James Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting (More info)

1934 – Bruno Hauptmann is arrested for the kidnap and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (More info)

This Day in History for September 18 – US Capitol Cornerstone Laid and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:49:46 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1793 – George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building (More info)

1837 – Tiffany & Young -- later Tiffany and Co. -- is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City (More info)

This Day in History for September 17 – US Constitution Signed and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:30:52 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1787 – The United States Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (More info)

1978 – The Camp David Accords are signed by Israel and Egypt (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Fiona Apple and More

Joe Hyer — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:45 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Fiona Apple
Age: 35
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hits like 'Shadowboxer' and 'Criminal' in the late 1990s before she unfortunately faded from view just a few years later

This Day in History for September 13 – Oslo Accords Signed and More

Joe Hyer — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:23 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1814 – Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America's national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' (More info)

1898 – Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film (More info)

This Day in History for September 10 – Last Guillotine Execution and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:50:05 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1608 – John Smith is elected council president of Jamestown, Virginia (More info)

1897 – A London man is arrested for drunk driving, making him the first person apprehended for the crime (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for September 10 – Colin Firth, Ryan Phillippe and More

Joe Hyer — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:38:33 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Colin Firth
Age: 52
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in 'The King's Speech,' another nomination for his role in 'A Single Man,' and appearing in other films such as 'Pride and Prejudice'

Ryan Phillippe
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' 'Cruel Intentions,' 'Crash,' and 'Stop-Loss,' and a previous marriage to actress Reese Witherspoon, with whom he has two children

Celebrity Birthdays for September 6 – Roger Waters, Macy Gray and More

Joe Hyer — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:32:32 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Roger Waters
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the legendary band Pink Floyd, selling 200 million albums worldwide, and songs such as ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),’ and ‘Money’

Mix 94.1 Playlist – September 2012 Tops Songs

Billy Goforth — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:36:47 +0000

Thank you for listening to Mix 94.1, here you will find a list of some of the songs you will be hearing on Mix this month.

Celebrity Birthdays for September 21 – Bill Murray, Faith Hill and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:30:12 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Bill Murray
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
Known For: Being part of the original cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in numerous comedy classics like ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Stripes,’ and garnering an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Lost in Translation’

Faith Hill
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling more than 40 million records worldwide, country-pop crossover hits like ‘Breathe’ and ‘The Way You Love Me,’ and her marriage to fellow country superstar Tim McGraw

Celebrity Birthdays for September 20 – Sophia Loren, Kristen Johnston and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:26 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sophia Loren
Age: 77
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning 50 international awards including two Oscars, seven Golden Globes, and a Grammy, being an iconic sex symbol, and appearing in movies such as ‘Marriage Italian-Style’ and ‘Ready to Wear’

Kristen Johnston
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing Sally Solomon in the television series ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ which garnered her two Emmy Awards

Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:45:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Hugh Grant
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995

Adam Sandler
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and Songwriter
Known For: His work on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and in films such as ‘Billy Madison,’ ‘Happy Gilmore,’ and ’50 First Dates,’ and funny original songs such as ‘The Chanukah Song’

The History Behind Labor Day

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:03:04 +0000

What’s not to love about Labor Day? A long weekend, BBQs and parades — really, no responsibilities except for having a great time and toasting the end of summer. But what exactly does Labor Day celebrate? The history of Labor Day is closely linked to the Pullman Strike, which occurred in 1894 between labor unions [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for September 2 – Keanu Reeves, Salma Hayek and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:45:48 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Keanu Reeves
Age: 47
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ ‘Speed,’ and the ‘Matrix’ trilogy, internet memes using his photos, and a laid-back demeanor

Salma Hayek
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: An Oscar-nominated turn in ‘Frida,’ roles on TV shows such as ‘Ugly Betty,’ and her marriage to French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault

This Day in History for September 2 – V-J Day and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:13 +0000

1666 – The Great Fire of London breaks out and burns for three days, destroying St. Paul’s Cathedral and 10,000 other buildings (More info)

1789 – The United States Department of the Treasury is founded (More info)